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Park Smart with LAX Auto Airport Parking

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25.5.12 Recently, various media outlets have been warning the public about rising airfare in the next few months. With budgets already tight, those expecting to fly soon will

need to save money elsewhere. Perhaps one of the most overlooked travel expenses is airport parking
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While driving to the airport is convenient, finding the right parking service can seem daunting. The most common airport parking concerns for travelers, especially frequent

travelers, are affordability and car safety. At the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), there are several private parking services to choose from however; only one offers

the most affordable rates with a level of security and service that exceeded expectations.LAX Auto Airport Parking, a BBB accredited business located minutes from the airport
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has been serving travelers for over 35 years. Their well-lit indoor parking facility is staffed 24 hours a day, which provides peace of mind for travelers regardless of their trip’s duration.

LAX Auto Airport Parking is also very affordable, providing competitive short-term rates and convenient flat rate pricing for long-term parking. This parking service also accepts coupons and discounts from other competitors in the area, making

LAX Auto Airport Parking the obvious choice for travelers on a budget. In addition to their great rates, secure facility and conveniently located LAX Parking
, LAX Auto Airport

Parking also offer several unique amenities and services that cannot be matched by other airport parking services.

These features include, complete car washing & waxing, car detailing, wheel & chrome polishes, tire service, alignments, brakes & battery service, oil changes, engine tune-ups, shuttles leaving every 5-10 minutes, and a convenient on-site cafeteria which is an excellent alternative to expensive airport food.

LAX Auto Airport Parking goes the extra mile to provide affordable parking without

compromising quality. For more information on LAX Auto Airport Parking rates and services please call (310) 640-1111 or visit autoairport.com.

Business, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Pharmaceuticals

Mettler-Toledo India Unveils New Meters for Liquid Density & Refractive Index Useful for Flavours & Fragrances Measurement

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Mumbai, 24th May, 2012: Mettler-Toledo India, a wholly subsidiary of Mettler-Toledo Inc (NYSE: MTD), announced the launching of its new LiquiPhysics™ Excellence instruments in India for density and refractive index determinations within the flavours and fragrances.

 

The new LiquiPhysics™ Excellence density and refractometers are simple to operate, sophisticated and versatile making them the ideal tools to deal easily with the high variety of products and parameters in the flavours and fragrances industry environment.

 

The One ClickTM user interface allows quick, simple and direct access to all routine tasks and provides clear user information with easy shortcut buttons to start routine tasks immediately. Every operator has a personalized home screen, shortcuts and operation language. A unique product/method concept fulfils even the most particular requirements without having to alter any settings.  Powerful sampling and automation units can completely automate measurement and cleaning procedures whilst sophisticated barcode functions conveniently input sample data and automatically ensure the right measurement method is always chosen.

 

The highly flexible concept, with full modularity, protects investments and facilitates the combination of density with refracto- colour-and/or pH-meters. This supports the simple expansion of measuring systems as and when additional needs arise enabling the simultaneous determination of multiple parameters. A smooth and seamless LIMS/SAP integration with LabX™ PC software organizes comprehensive sample lists containing all relevant data in order to fully automate quality control processes.

 

“The New LiquiPhysics™ instruments set a new standard in quality control of liquids. One can easily get all the required information such as pH, refractive Index, density and color at one glance by automation” said Mr. Pradeep Palshikar, Business Manager- AnaChem, Mettler-Toledo India.

 

Complete and secure traceability is only a click away with LabX™ PC software in order to easily, yet fully, comply with the many regulatory demands facing the flavour and fragrance industry. User identification and access control is performed in a most secure and fast way with biometric identification via a finger print reader. Sophisticated barcode functions quickly and conveniently input sample data and automatically ensure the right measurement method is always chosen. Comprehensive test and error detection functions, along with automatic adjustment verifications, offer tight security ensuring the instruments consistently provide precise results.

 

 

About Mettler-Toledo India:

 

Mettler-Toledo India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly subsidiary of Mettler-Toledo Inc. (NYSE: MTD), started its operations in India in 1998. With its base in Mumbai and eleven branches across India, Mettler-Toledo India is a leading player catering to the demand of Indian industries for high-technology precision and analytical instruments used in various labs and automation processes.

 

Mettler-Toledo Inc. is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. The Company also holds top-three market positions in several related analytical instruments markets and is a leading provider of automated chemistry systems used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, METTLER TOLEDO is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of metal detection systems used in production and packaging. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found on its website www.mt.com/liquiphysics

 

 

 

 

 

For more details, contact:

Sanjiv Arora

sanjiv@deeshapr.com

+91-22-32713357

Deesha Communications

http://www.deeshapr.com

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BusinessVibes presents Video Marketing Strategies

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The global B2B network website BusinessVibes will give you some ideas, tips, and tricks for your own marketing video.

London, UK, June 19, 2012 — Are you looking for an innovative way to present the face of your business to the world? Or do you want to catch the eye of visitors to your homepage? Want to harness the publicity power of viral videos? The use of video as a medium as a medium can give a huge boost to your publicity scheme. Creating them can be super easy; there’s no need to be intimidated by the process. An effective marketing video can be created by people of any skill level. The global B2B network website BusinessVibes will give you some ideas, tips, and tricks for your own marketing video.

Video Type 1: “This is who we are”: This kind of video would be located on your landing page, your “About Us” page, or linked from your main menu. This sort of video requires a production quality that is somewhat higher than others; you’re going to want people to come away from watching this video with the impression that your company is serious and means business. Grainy iPhone video simply won’t do. You could hire a videographer (the most effective option), or, with the correct equipment, you could make it yourself. It would require a high-quality camera (preferably HD), editing software like iMovie, Premiere, or Final Cut Pro, and most importantly, a good script. A “this is who we are” video should initially tell viewers exactly what it is you do, it shouldn’t be too abstract or creative. You should present the face of your company that you want to show to the public. Include shots of one of your representatives helping a client, a friendly work environment/employee, or your services. Testimonials from previous customers are also rather effective, especially if you are in the service industry.

Video Type 2: “Attention grabber”: If you want to really grasp the attention of visitors to your page, this is the type of video you want. Special attention must be paid to make sure that these videos don’t resemble grating banner ads that serve only to annoy visitors to a website. What they should do is provide the viewer with a short and succinct message. This could be the most appealing information about your company’s services and products. If you have a sale or special deal, or a product that is superior to competitors, then this is the place to show it. It’s also an opportunity to use a fictional vignette- something short that will entertain and catch the eye of your potential clients. Video graphics are also ideal for this type of video. Something simple, brief, and colourful will grab the attention of people on your site. These videos could just start automatically on your homepage (though this might be annoying to visitors, be cautious), or for wider exposure, you can put them on YouTube as well. It’s always a good idea to upload to YouTube, because extra publicity never hurts. Just be sure to include HTML links! This could get a lot of new traffic to your website.

Video Type 3: Viral Videos: This type of promotional videos requires the most creativity of all. A viral video is a video designed to be shared on social media across the internet. They usually depict something original and humorous, or an unusual spectacle. The primary strategy is to produce something entertaining enough to get people to share it with their friends on social media. There is a wide range of ways to do this. It could be through hiring actors and making something fictional and humorous. This is a risky route; production costs would be high, and it would be harder to garner initial exposure. Another strategy is through staging a flash mob. These are groups of people that assemble suddenly in a public area, and perform a synchronized action that draws attention from onlookers. Not only would you have your own cameraperson there to capture the spectacle, but onlookers tend to take video of the flash mob on their phone, and upload it to YouTube and other video sharing sites. A few flash mobs have even achieved exposure on television news. For an example, click here to watch a publicity flash mob organized by TMobile in London.

BusinessVibes as a prestigious global business network platform will be more than happier to have further discussion with you and get you started in making your own successful marketing video. At BusinessVibes.com, you can find organizations to partner with in media production, or visit BusinessVibes’ blog for more business tips and insight!

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Marketing Executive – Europe
BusinessVibes Network International Inc
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
+44 20 7291 0883
lise@businessvibes.com
http://www.businessvibes.com
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The Fourth of July rapidly approaches, New York Laser Aesthetics Group wants to remind you of their Red, White and Blue motto

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The summer is finally here! As the Fourth of July rapidly approaches, New York Laser Aesthetics Group wants to remind you of their Red, White and Blue motto

Manhasset, NY, June 18, 2012 – In order to enjoy the holiday weekend and the upcoming summer season to the fullest, getting laser hair removal treatments will ensure a smooth finish to your skin, which will ensure a great tan. You will avoid the pain, redness and irritation brought on by other forms of hair removal, such as shaving, waxing and electrolysis. Your skin will be spared of any “black and blue” bruises, and you’ll remain comfortable during the entire treatment, instead of suffering a case of the “blues!”

Laser hair removal is the perfect way to look and feel great this summer while you’re relaxing on the beach, out on a boat, hanging out at a barbeque, or travelling. Your skin will be hair-free, soft and need minimal upkeep while you take advantage of the great weather with your summer activities. New York Laser Aesthetics Group provides a host of laser hair removal treatments for both men and women. Popular services include laser hair removal of the legs, underarms, stomach and chest, bikini area, back, back of neck, chin, upper lip, and sideburns.

New York Laser Aesthetics Group is conveniently located in Manhasset, NY and is easily accessible from Great Neck, Port Washington, Roslyn, Garden City, Jericho and Syosset. New York Laser Aesthetics Group is a premier laser hair removal and skin treatment center with a professional and caring New York State-certified, insured and bonded staff. The center is state of the art, clean, welcoming and private. The comfort and peace of mind of their clients are of utmost importance to the New York Aesthetics Group.

Only top-notch, medical-grade technology is employed at the center to ensure the best laser hair removal results and minimal discomfort. N.Y. Laser Aesthetics is proud to use the Dual Epicare Aesthetic Laser system, an FDA-approved medical graded device that delivers great hair removal results with little irritation to surrounding skin. Other laser systems and technology are used to tackle skin imperfections such as spider veins, age spots, brown spots, liver spots and sun spots. They can even use their laser technology to help you remove bothersome café au lait birthmarks and freckles. Laser treatments are the most effective treatment available in spot removal.

Laser skin rejuvenation is another way to improve the skin’s condition by using laser therapy. This treatment consists of an infrared light that reduces skin pigmentation and stimulates collagen production. It soothes fine lines, shrinks capillaries, shrinks moles, reduces acne and acne scars, and is suitable for all skin types and ethnicities.

In addition to these sophisticated laser hair removal services, New York Laser Aesthetics Group is also proud to offer a host of skin treatments. They provide face-sculpting treatments including the well-known Biologique Recherche facial treatment from France to sculpt, lift and hydrate skin, and Chemical Peels tailored to a host of different skin needs such as anti-aging, acne, rosacea, minimizing pore size and uneven skin tone and pigmentation. They also offer toenail fungus removal using a special laser called the Q-Clear Foot Laser. For many people suffering from this embarrassing problem, this new technology is a huge breakthrough. The technology is FDA approved and has had no documented adverse reactions, and is bringing hope to many people whose medications did not cure this reoccurring problem.

New York Laser Aesthetics is confident you will love the results of their treatments. To this end, they stand behind their services and offer you an initial six-treatment laser hair removal package with a “lifetime guarantee” afterwards of any additional treatments at 50% off for life! Whatever your laser hair removal and/or skin care needs, they will be happy to help you. Please contact New York Laser Aesthetics Group for a free consultation and to find out about any summer promotions. Call them at (516) 627-7777, or contact New York Laser Aesthetics Group through their website at www.nylaser1.com, or on their Facebook page. Have a safe and happy summer from New York Laser Aesthetics Group. Hope to hear from you soon!

Contact:
Ofra Amy Grinbaum
New York Laser Aesthetics Americana at Manhasset
2110 Northern Blvd. (Suite. 202)
Manhasset, NY 11030
516-627-7777
info@nylaser1.com
http://www.nylaser1.com/

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AAA: Property Investors are keen to expand their Portfolios

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Property investors are increasing the size of their portfolios in the UK and elsewhere, as the appetite for alternative investments continues to take hold, according to AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, June 16, 2012 — Property investors are increasing the size of their portfolios in the UK and elsewhere, as the appetite for alternative investments continues to take hold, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The alternative investment advocacy group has cited figures from Paragon Mortgages, a lender in the UK, which claims that the average property investor, who buys property to rent out, has increased the size of their portfolio to 14.1 properties in the second quarter of the year. This is up from an average of 12.9 properties in the first quarter of 2012.

“These figures suggest that each buy-to-let investor has bought more than one new property since the beginning of the year, which is a major increase in portfolio size and an indicator that real estate is back on the list of safe investments,” stated Anthony Johnson, AAA’s analysis partner.

As well as the above figures, Paragon’s survey also found that 21 per cent of the investors questioned said they were planning to add to their portfolios in the third quarter of the year. This was up from just 18 per cent a year ago.

AAA claims that real estate is a strong investment at the moment, as the rental market all over the Western world Is extremely active, with many young professionals still looking for rental property. The US real estate market is also heading for recovery once more, according to Mr Johnson who highlighted the benefits of alternative investments of all kinds.

“We are seeing more and more people put their cash into tangible asset classes, such as real estate, timberland, gold and even art and antiques, as they search for alternatives to the volatile equity markets.”

AAA said that timberland is particularly ethical choice for alternative investors, with firms like Greenwood Management, in Brazil, running sustainably managed plantations of non-native trees.

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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FRA comments on Brazilian Deforestation Reductions

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Amazon rainforest deforestation rates have fallen to their lowest levels ever recorded and FRA is attributing this partly to the creation of sustainable forestry plantations in Brazil.

Seattle, United States, June 16, 2012 — Amazon rainforest deforestation rates have fallen to their lowest levels ever recorded and Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is attributing this partly to the creation of sustainable forestry plantations in Brazil.

New figures from the National Institute for Space Research in Brazil show that deforestation has reached the lowest levels since records began more than 20 years ago, and the results are being published just a fortnight before the Rio+20 Earth Summit.

In the 12 months to 31 July 2011, some 6,418 square km of forests were destroyed, which is the smallest area since 1988. The rate of deforestation has actually dropped by 75 per cent since 2004 and FRA, along with many other analysis organisations attributes much of the success to the measures brought in by the Brazilian government to try to limit deforestation.

Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff, said the government was largely responsible for the improvement. She said, “This reduction is impressive; it is the result of changes in society, but it also stems from the political decision to inspect, as well as from punitive action by government agencies.”

FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, said that the government’s measures have had a big effect. “An example is their move to discourage the steel industry from using illegally logged timber for the production of charcoal. Any firms that did so would not have been eligible for state handouts, so they all turned to sustainable plantations, such as those run by Greenwood Management and other similar investment firms, to source their charcoal.”

FRA claims that this means the market for sustainably produced timber and charcoal is growing, which is great news for anyone investing in timberland in Brazil.

Greenwood and other plantation management firms offer people outside Brazil the chance to invest in non-native timber plantations that help to provide alternatives to local illegally logged timber.

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394
info@forestry-research.com
http://www.forestry-research.com

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Capital Platform’s New Alternative Proposition attracts Praise from AAA

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Capital Platform’s new alternative investment proposition for investors in the UK has attracted praise from AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, June 16, 2012 — Capital Platform’s new alternative investment proposition for investors in the UK has attracted praise from Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

AAA, an alternative investment advocacy group, said that the new offering from Capital Platform will help to further underline the validity of a range of alternative asset classes on offer today.

The new initiative is intended to help investors to research various alternative investment options, with regards to factors such as ethics, compliance and returns. The firm’s director Darren Beddard, explained, “Capital Platform has been designed as a trusted source to give independent financial advisers and wealth managers everything they need to best serve clients in their alternative investment strategies.

“It offers an innovative proposition designed to make life easier for product providers and IFAs/wealth managers by delivering a range of products and services where we do the hard work for them.”

AAA is a keen supporter of alternative investments of many kinds and is a particular backer of ethical and responsible investment options in emerging markets. AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, explained, “Today’s volatile stock markets have resulted in a huge number of individuals and institutional investors setting their sites on alternative asset classes.”

AAA supports a range of projects, including impact investing projects in Africa and sustainable forestry investment plans in Brazil. “Funds such a those set up and operated by Greenwood Management, for example, help to detract pressure form natural resources that are highly vulnerable, such as the native Amazon rainforest,” added Mr Johnson.

Speaking about the new Capital Platform offering, Mr Beddard added, “Capital Platform currently offers more than 20 products from a range of providers on which we conduct extensive due diligence.

“Whether unregulated collective investment schemes, enterprise investment schemes or venture capital trusts, we ensure the products on the platform conform to FSA and Financial Services and Markets Act rules.”

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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iPhone-iPad App Brings Mobile Technology To Construction Industry

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If you have ever been involved in a construction project, chances are that you have celebrated the day that you can walk through and create a punch list of items that await final completion. Construction Punch Lists mobile application by Moore Quality Apps now allows anyone to create and e-mail a professional punch list directly from the job site.

“For years the construction industry has used pen and paper to create punch lists and the process may take several days before it’s distributed. From home building to commercial construction, mobile technology now allows the process to be easier and faster” said Josh Moore, owner of Moore Quality Apps. “I recently used the Construction Punch Lists app on a large office project and realized that this dream had become a reality.”

Construction Punch Lists by Moore Quality Apps is now available worldwide on iTunes. Features include multiple project lists, integrating pictures and contacts directly from the device, and sorting items before sending. The application can be used on an iPhone or iPad and can be purchased in English and Español. For more information, visit www.constructionpunchlists.com.

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AAA welcomes New Wine Fund from France

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AAA has welcomed news from France that asset management firm Uzes Gestion has launched a wine investment fund for those with an appetite for alternative asset classes.

Boston, MA, June 15, 2012 – Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed news from France that asset management firm Uzes Gestion has launched a wine investment fund for those with an appetite for alternative asset classes.

The fund, named the Uzes Grands Crus wine fund, has been launched in order to meet demand from those who believe that investing in fine wines is a good safe-haven option at a time when the stock markets are very volatile. “The fact that the Eurozone is still extremely unstable is putting European investors off of putting their money into the equity markets,” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

Another firm that helps investors buy fine wines whose values are likely to increase in the future is Cavissima, which is run by Thierry Goddet. He explained more about the attraction of wine investments to the Financial Times readers: “With the debt crisis crippling financial markets, we’ve seen new investors flocking in, as they look for defensive investments.”

The new fund, launched by Uzes Gestion buys up cases of fine wines made by lesser known vineyards and for a reasonable price. It then hopes to store the wines and sell on at later date for more money – thus delivering solid returns to investors. The fine wine trade is growing at the moment, not least due to the increasing demand in China, where the newly wealthy population is developing a taste for the tipple.

Mr Johnson explained, “The fine wine investment market is driven by the fact that investors want something tangible in exchange for their cash. They are increasingly keen to obtain something with an intrinsic value, such as timber, art, wine and precious metals, instead of risking everything on the stock market, which has proven unstable in recent years.”

AAA backs ethical investments and many kinds of alternative asset classes, such as timberland investments through firms like Greenwood Management that operate in Brazil and Canada.

Contact;
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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Lifestyle investments are ‘Realistic option’, says AAA

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AAA is highlighting a recent article in the Huffington Post, detailing the growing popularity of ‘lifestyle investments’ as an alternative to traditional asset classes.

Boston, MA, June 15, 2012 – Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) is highlighting a recent article in the Huffington Post, detailing the growing popularity of ‘lifestyle investments’ as an alternative to traditional asset classes.

The article begins by talking about the rising popularity of wine investments and the fact that fine wine investments have generated returns of 195 per cent over the past seven years, according to the London International Vintners Exchange (LIVEX). Demand for wine is growing in the emerging economies of China, Russia and Brazil – simply as a response to the growing wealth of the populations in these new economic ‘powerhouses.’

The fact that demand for wine is growing makes this a good time to experiment with so-called lifestyle investments such as wine, according to AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson. He said, “It’s easy to start small with these kinds of alternative investments.

“An investment of as little as £500 to £1,000 will enable you to purchase some incredibly good fine wines whose values could rise exponentially over the coming years.”

The Huffington Post article outlines the range of different funds investors can opt into if they would like to take a more official route towards lifestyle investments. For example, The Wine Source Fund is based on a range of fine wines and whiskies that combine to create what the fund calls “a balanced portfolio able to benefit from longer and shorter production cycles”.

Others specialise in older fine wines and even manage cellars for investors who need to keep their valuable investments in tiptop condition.

AAA backs a range of alternative investments and is keen to promote what there is to be gained from investing in something that interests you. “Those who are interested in fine wines, art and antiques and starting to realise that they can make money for heir hobbies.

“The same can be said for those who are keen to help promote sustainability and eco-investments, who can invest in sustainable forestry through firms like Greenwood Management,” added Mr Johnson.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com